December weather forecastPiñon, NM

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Piñon, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 50.9°F (10.5°C) and 34°F (1.1°C).

Temperature

With the beginning of December, the average high-temperature shows a decrease, transitioning from a mild 59.9°F (15.5°C) in November to a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C). In Piñon, December nights cool down to an average of 34°F (1.1°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 51%.

Rainfall

In Piñon, in December, it is raining for 4.7 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Piñon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 60.2 days and collects up to 5.79" (147mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January, February, November and December. In Piñon, in December, during 1.8 snowfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Piñon, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.8 days and aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:06 pm MST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 7.3h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Piñon. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Jun 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Piñon, is 50.9°F (10.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 34°F (1.1°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 80.6°F (27°C).

With an average relative humidity of 51%, December is the most humid month.

The average relative humidity in December is 51%.

In Piñon, during December, the rain falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

In Piñon, during December, snow falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

The month with the shortest days in Piñon is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 10h and 3min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:06 pm MST.

The month with the least sunshine in Piñon is December, with an average of 7.3h of sunshine.

In Piñon, the average sunshine duration in December is 7.3h.

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Piñon, NM

  • Average high temperature in December: 50.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (89.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Piñon, NM

  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Piñon, NM

  • Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Piñon, NM

  • Average humidity in December: 51%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (51%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (25%).

Average rainfall in December
Piñon, NM

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.14").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.16").

Average rainfall days in December
Piñon, NM

  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Piñon, NM

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Piñon, NM

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Piñon, NM

  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Piñon, NM

  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (27.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13 days).

Average UV index in December
Piñon, NM

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Piñon, NM

  • Average cloud cover in December: 15

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 16).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in December
Piñon, NM

  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).